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Security Team Specialist I, Central Region
Commonwealth of MassachusettsUnited States-Massachusetts-Westborough-PO 288-Lyman St, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Apr 2025
💰 $69,490/yr($51,446/yr – $69,490/yr)
About the role
Security Team Specialist I, Central Region - (250003BU)
Description
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual for the role of Security Specialist I at the Zara Cisco Brough Center located at 288 Lyman Street Westborough, MA 01581. The selected candidate will provide direct supervision over, assign work to and review the performance of employees of a lower grade and participate in the training and mentoring of new employees. For additional information about the Department of Youth Services and its programs please watch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):- Monitor surveillance cameras and patrol assigned interior and exterior areas including parking areas; check locks, maintain security by conducting searches for contraband, preventing incidents and ensuring the safety of staff, clients, residents and youth throughout the facility.
- Inspect fire and other safety equipment in and around the facility in accordance with established agency procedures and standards to maintain safety of the property, staff, youth, clients and other occupants.
- Respond to emergency situations by administering first aid, locking down unsecured areas, calling for assistance and performing other actions necessary to gain control of the situation and maintain the safety of all parties involved.
- Gather information in accordance with established procedures in the occurrence of an incident; enter relevant information into the operations log or electronic client information system to maintain a record of incidents and activities and to share information in an organized manner with the appropriate authorities.
- Based on assignment, conduct curfew monitoring phone calls to youth placed in the community as determined by regional agency management.
- Take the appropriate action, in accordance with authorized procedures, to handle specific violations or to respond to emergency situations.
- Notify other staff and call for assistance to handle emergency situations.
- Assist in the evacuation of youth, clients, residents or students in drills or emergency situations.
- Receive and respond to telephone calls from both internal and external parties to provide requested information and guidance to other departments within the facility, other agencies and the general public.
- Transport youth, clients or residents who may be injured or restrained, to various areas within the facility to ensure the security of all staff, youth, residents and clients.
- Demonstrated experience to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergencies or emotionally charged situations.
- Capacity to make decisions and act quickly in emergency or dangerous situations.
- Ability to understand, explain and apply the applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Proficiency to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, prepare general reports, maintain accurate records and assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
- Strong ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others and adapt to varying work situations.
- Ability to follow and give oral and written instruction in a precise, understandable manner. <
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